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Athletic shoe with ridged outsole

US4538366A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 26, 1983
Grant dateSep 3, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 26, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43B5/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to an outer sole for an athletic shoe. The outer sole has a plurality of ridges of varying depth and cleats to provide traction, cushioning and wearability. The outer sole also includes a serpentine, extended ledge of varying depth in areas where large forces are imparted to the outer sole.

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